Interesting topic
1) I know at least 4 couples in Phoenix in decades old great relationships were she is a sexworker and he is totally supportive, no jealousy issues, just wants her to be safe. In each case the man is a professional making good income so its not about the sexwork income. I don't believe any are married - which to me is an outdated unneeded "institution". You should be together because you want to me not because you have a "certificate."
2) I've had "real" relationships with sexworkers over the decades sometimes first as a client and sometimes just them contacting me since I am well known with the Private List in Phoenix for decades. Some however I wasn't that attracted to since I am so picky and spoiled by so many young attractive dancers/escorts etc. Sadly the Phoenix relationships ended either because she moved out of state (huge legal issues in Phoenix) or she had drug issues I just do not choose to deal with. I am known for my diet coke or Pepsi at strip clubs, never smoked and the only drug I take is caffeine in coffee! I am also not into long-distance relationships which brings me to Canada
3) Have had "real friends" with a few Canadian gals but the fact I am only there a few times a year doesn't make for a lasting real relationship. One was decades ago in Victoria B.C. before I got hooked on Toronto!
4) Every time I have gotten involved as real friend (vs client) of a sexworker it was always her wanting to get together. I never suggest it or try and assume anything more than a commercial exchange unless she wants more.
5) Since my interest is more the intimacy side vs the usual just sex stuff, some women are attracted to that aspect. However, what is hard is I am spoiled by women under say 35 (vs me about twice the age) with smoother skin, smaller breasts and not overweight! That limits my real world options. I also find my type far easier in Canada than in the U.S. (ah especially those sensual Eastern Europeans!). I also value personality and a "real" connection even if just for an hour which I have had in both Phoenix and seems even easier in Canada.
Having given up on the U.S. escort world (with prices I have no interest in paying) I plan to try some of the younger women/older men sites after dong a lot of research. Would only date in Phoenix, not in need of a real relationship but would be nice like I had in my much younger days!
Making my "distance" issue even worse, I am considering my June 2018 trip going to FKK clubs in Germany vs Toronto. I like the more casual get to know you with all the naked women before doing sex and the reports I am reading about the top clubs. Although I may wind up going through Toronto depending on airline on the way. And I have a Canadian long-term friend that may perhaps join my so we may meet up in Toronto first! Of course all is perfectly legal in Germany.
Toronto vs Germany may depend on finances. Long expensive flight Pheonix to Franfurt but FKK costs probably spend less or the same vs Toronto escorts and hotel costs comparable or a bit less in Germany - although Euro is at about 17% premium to $US vs still big discount from $US to $CDN.